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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $7,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007200720072007
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $21,127 $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
Safety and Security Package 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735        
Heated mirrors 35        
Sunroof 895        
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420
Safety and Security Package 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544        
Heated mirrors 31        
Sunroof 797        
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391
Options (change) 3,660 4,690 4,690 4,690 4,690
Options (change) 3,258 4,363 4,363 4,363 4,363
Destination 685 775 775 775 775
Total Price $27,325 $35,115 $38,865 $43,465 $44,065
Total Invoice $25,070 $32,713 $36,200 $40,478 $41,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,311
Model Year20062007200720072007
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA4M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,325$35,115$38,865$43,465$44,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-2,655-2,230-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$33,685$36,210$41,235$40,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925
Total Invoice$25,070$32,713$36,200$40,478$41,036
Adjustments for Features0-1,332-2,473-2,077-3,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$31,381$33,727$38,401$37,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,346$7,020$6,437

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062007200720072007
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,480$4,705$4,280$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$2,655$2,230$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,332-2,473-2,077-3,218

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062007
ModelTaurusC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in106.9 in
Length197.6 in178.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height56.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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